How tall are parallel bars?

Parallel bars are 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm) from floor to bar upper surface (landing mat not included).

Parallel bars are taller than the average US man by 10 in (24.9 cm).Parallel bars: 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm), measured to the bar upper surface. Average US man: 5 ft 9 in (175.1 cm).Parallel bars are taller than the average US man by 10 in (24.9 cm).Parallel bars: 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm), measured to the bar upper surface. Average US man: 5 ft 9 in (175.1 cm).

What parallel bars’ height measures

Also listed at 6 ft 6.5 in: Futsal goal and Handball goal.

  • Shower head: 78 in (198.1 cm). Parallel bars are taller than a shower head by 0.5 in (1.9 cm).

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Published height

6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm)

Parallel bars are 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm) from floor to bar upper surface (landing mat not included).

Source: Wikipedia

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APAHeightvs. (2026, October 18). How tall are parallel bars? Drawn to scale beside a person. https://heightvs.com/how-tall/parallel-bars
MLA“How Tall Are Parallel Bars? Drawn to Scale Beside a Person.” Heightvs, 18 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/how-tall/parallel-bars.
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Parallel bars, 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm), drawn to scale beside a futsal goal, 6 ft 6.5 in (200 cm)